Uganda: 'Lazy, Weak, Bewitched' - How Stigma Stops Uganda's Children From Getting Help, and What Schools Can Do About It
School mental health programmes should respect cultural beliefs without delaying appropriate help.
They mentioned depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, fear, social withdrawal, substance use, bullying-related distress, trauma, anger, academic pressure and poor emotional regulation.
Schools need culturally grounded mental health literacy, safe environments, respectful discipline, confidential support, gender-transformative programming, trained staff and links to health and community services.
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